Over the years, we’ve talked a lot about the importance of establishing healthy writing habits. From having a decluttered work space to not trying to take on too many tasks at once, the “how” of writing is nearly as important...
Today, July 18th, marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death, an occasion that she would probably be surprised to find us celebrating as her novels were originally published anonymously and she found very little fame during her lifetime. Well Jane, better...
Is there a difference between good writing and being a good writer? We think so. While it’s important to have all the fundamentals of writing down (e.g., grammar, punctuation, proper use of metaphor), there are certain, less tangible qualities that can...
For our “X Questions With” series, we’re speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with their creativity and passion. If you have a story to tell or someone you’d like to see profiled, let us...
It’s giveaway time here at Paperblanks! After such a positive response to our #PackYourPaperblanks contest last summer, we’ve brought it back with a new spin! In keeping with our 25th anniversary theme of “journeys,” we’re looking for the best examples...
Here at the Vancouver-based Endpaper Blog we write our posts in English, but we appreciate literature written in a variety of languages from around the globe. After all, just because we aren’t fluent in all the world’s languages doesn’t mean...
In 2013, British author Mark Forsyth quietly published his non-fiction book The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase. Though the book was critically acclaimed, this sort of genre-specific writing doesn’t usually take the world by storm. For...
This new season brings with it the possibility of travel, as many have plans for fun and adventurous summer vacations. Whether you plan to travel abroad or be a tourist in your hometown, we hope these ten quotes inspire you...
Though it’s currently unseasonably cool here in Vancouver, today is still the first full day of summer and that’s worth celebrating! The days are at their longest, meaning there is extra time for writing. So whether you’re working on a...
This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Paperblanks, but our story begins even earlier than that. Paperblanks is a part of the Hartley & Marks family, a publishing and design company whose origins lie in an old British...